If you’ve been keeping up with the local buzz, then you’ve probably heard about The Music Company (TMC) being featured on several different news outlets recently. From CBS 8 to Fox 5 and beyond, this Pacific Beach gem is making waves, not just for its stunning ocean-view recording studio but for how it’s rewriting the script for independent artists.
A Space for Artists to Dream Big
As CBS 8 highlighted, the studio offers opportunities and equipment that artists could only dream of—all for a fraction of what you’d pay at a commercial studio. Rates start at just $20 an hour (yes, you read that right), giving local musicians access to world-class resources without breaking the bank.
Ted Pawela, one of the driving forces behind TMC, said it best: “Someone can walk in the door with nothing except an idea, and they can make music here.” Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, an EDM producer, or an aspiring DJ, TMC’s got a space for you.
State-of-the-Art Spaces and Equipment
As KUSI News reported, TMC is all about making cutting-edge tools accessible. Our largest studio can handle everything from solo artists to large bands. For electronic music and hip-hop producers, there’s a sleek production suite. For the DJ’s there’s a state-of-the-art studio equipped with gear you’d find in the swankiest clubs. And we’re not limited to audio – we also offer video recording and production services with our state of the art Blackmagic cinema cameras and professional lighting, as can be seen in our original content productions.
Building a Community for Creatives
But TMC isn’t just about the gear—it’s about the people. We offer a BYOE (Bring Your Own Engineer) option for those who already have a trusted collaborator, but we also have an incredible team of in-house studio engineers ready to bring your project to life. And none of this would be possible without the volunteers and generous community support that keeps us running.
With recent features on CBS 8, KUSI News, Fox 5’s The Localist, and an article in Ranch and Coast Magazine, the word is spreading fast. San Diego’s The Scene also covered our Beach Break Sessions, giving even more love to the incredible work happening here at TMC.
Watch some of the interviews here: Fox5 The Localist, The Scene SD, CBS-8
